Section 93IC — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Using or carrying knives in public places or schools

(1) A person must not use a knife, or carry a knife that is visible, if the use or carrying occurs—
(a) in the presence of a person, and
(b) in a public place or a school, and
(c) in a way that is likely to cause a reasonable person to reasonably fear for the person’s safety.
(2) It is a defence to an offence under subsection (1) if the accused person proves the person had a reasonable excuse.

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Related sections

s 93I — Possession of unregistered firearm in public place
s 93IA — Definitions
s 93IB — Custody of knives in public places or schools
s 93J — Definitions of “contaminate” and “goods”
s 93K — Contaminating goods with intent to cause public alarm or economic loss
s 93L — Threatening to contaminate goods with intent to cause public alarm or economic loss

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